2 Samuel 14:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied.”
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“Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak a word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the woman saith, `Let, I pray thee, thy maid-servant speak unto my lord the king a word;' and he saith, `Speak.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 14:12 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 18:27Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—
- Genesis 18:32Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.”
- Genesis 44:18Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself.
- 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.
- 2 Samuel 20:17When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered.
- 1 Kings 2:14Then he said, “I have something to tell you.” “Say it,” she answered.
- Jeremiah 12:1Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
- Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
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